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Events and activities during summer and beyond

The school summer holidays may be coming to an end, but there are still lots of events and activities available for people of all ages here at Durham University attractions in the weeks ahead.
Woman child crouching behind mushroom sculpture

Introducing Harriet Tebbs: The New Vice Principal at Josephine Butler College

Durham University is delighted to announce Harriet Tebbs as the new Vice Principal of Josephine Butler College. Harriet began her new role in March 2024, bringing with her a wealth of experience, a passion for community building, and a deep connection to Durham University.
New Vice-Principal of Josephine Butler College

Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024 

Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024 - 1 week to go!
Energy & Sustainability College Tour 2024

Extending a warm welcome to our new Professor in Practice

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Helen Goodman as Professor in Practice within our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).
Profile picture of Helen Goodman standing in front of a light grey background.

Professor David Toll presents International Society Technical Talk on Tropical Residual Soils

[02/25] Former IHRR Co-Director, Professor David Toll presented an Interactive Technical Talk on Tropical Residual Soils to the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)
IITT Screenshot DT Feb25

Unlocking the secrets of soil

Professor Karen Johnson from our Department of Engineering has recently been awarded the Royal Society’s Rosalind Franklin Award. We caught up with Karen to find out more about this award, and her work in soil and soil health.
Image showing Professor Karen Johnson

IWD at Durham University's Music Department

MA student Aliyah Ramatally talks about her experience of organising the Music Department's live streaming concert to celebrate International Women's Day 2023.
Celebrating Women in Music 2023 - Aliyah Ramatally

Robots spark primary school pupils' imagination

County Durham primary school pupils were inspired by a recent visit from one of our computer scientists and his robots.
Dr Farshad Arvin points to a screen of his robot presentation in front of pupils

Migration Advisory Committee Report

The UK Government Migrations and Advisory Committee (MAC) has published a report into their findings on the graduate route.
Group of students in discussion in boardroom with laptop

Exhibition donated by ‘Knitting Bishop’ highlights links with Korea

A new exhibition ‘Knitted Together: The Korean Lives and Legacies of Richard and Joan Rutt’, focusing on the lives of two of the main donors to the Oriental Museum’s Korean collection, is now on display.
Korean Exhibition at the Oriental Museum, Knitted Together. Reverend Richard Rutt & wife Joan, black and white photo

New Podcast on Synodality

Pope Francis has launched the most ambitious Catholic renewal project for 60 years with a listening exercise that aims to give every member of the 1.3 billion Church a stake in its future. A new podcast series tells the story of the reform process.
St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

Meet Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences

Get to know Dr Sacha Mangerel from our Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Picture of Dr Sacha Mangerel